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Made in Nunavut: building Inuit skills for Northern offshore fisheries and beyond

Nunavut's economy is largely dependent on mining and public administration. But the territory's commercial fishery ... Show more
Nunavut's economy is largely dependent on mining and public administration. But the territory's commercial fishery and associated marine capacity has continued to grow over the past two decades. This paper explores the Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium's (NFMTC) unique made-in-Nunavut approach to training and forging career paths for Inuit in Northern marine sectors. Our case study analysis is particularly focused on skills training for Nunavut's commercial offshore fisheries, but the lessons learned are applicable to Nunavut's inshore fisheries, broader marine sectors, and other Northern industries. It also examines the current challenges NFMTC must face to help Nunavut's Inuit-driven fisheries grow sustainably beyond their current limitations. By providing Inuit with valuable skills for careers in an emerging regional industry, NFMTC's approach and story combine to provide an informative case study on how to support sustainable livelihoods in the North.
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Authors: Spinu, Oana; Van Mulligen, Kiefer; Fiser, Adam

Date: 2021

Geographic subjects: Canada; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Industry; Indigenous people; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more

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Made in Nunavut: building Inuit skills for Northern offshore fisheries and beyond